With the chill in the air comes a romantically somber, contemplative mood that has you in your emotions. Dress for the occasion with argyle sweaters that call back to the golden days, when emo was an emerging sound in the world of alternative rock and before it became a punchline. This fall, there’s nothing wrong with feeling your feelings (and then singing about them).

Channel your dark academia mood board by adding a layer of argyle to your autumn outfits. Pair your sweaters and vests with a versatile car coat like the Taupe Cotton Gabardine Car Coat by Filippa K, which has the ideal weight and feel for transitional fall temperatures. The Green Argyle Box Hoodie from OPEN YY mixes the library-core feeling of the classic pattern with the flow of an oversized, boxy hoodie. Style with a slouchy beanie and leather ballet flats to create a look that combines the best of post-punk’s tailored, clean-cut style with Midwest emo’s casual feel. Go from the office to math rock band practice in your parents’ garage with the Marni Pink & Brown Argyle Sweater. The loose thread detailing at the waist and sleeves gives it an extra worn, grungy feel that would make even Kurt Cobain proud. Pair its warm hues with a hazelnut-brown suede messenger bag and reliable Converse kicks to complete your signature emo look.

Break free from your black-band-T-shirt-induced stupor and add a fresh argyle cardigan or crew neck to the mix. Keep cozy with the alpaca -and -nylon blend OUR LEGACY Gray Formal Vest, styled with a tonal blazer and loafers for a fresh mod look. Bottega Veneta offers bright jangle rock colors with its 1960s-inspired contrast of brown and yellow in a tiled diamond pattern. Organize your Discogs wantlist and flirt with your record collector forum crush from the comfort of the Marni Brown & Orange Broken Macro Argyle Cardigan. You may not yet have a hit as big as Weezer’s 1994 self-titled studio album, but you can look just like Buddy Holly.